Also known as Guernsey-Lily
Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) is a stunning autumn-blooming bulbous perennial with vibrant, star-shaped flowers in shades of scarlet and pink.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers a sunny position, especially during its active growing and flowering season. Can tolerate some light shade.
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil moist when leaves are present, but allow to dry out completely in summer.
Well-drained, sandy loam
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are around 10-18°C during the growing season. Protect from frost; may require winter protection in colder climates.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks when actively growing. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the foliage appears, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly as the leaves begin to yellow and die back after flowering, allowing the bulbs to dry out during their dormancy period in summer.
Remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming to prevent energy expenditure on seed production. Trim away yellowing or dead foliage only when it has completely dried out.
Avoid cutting green leaves prematurely as they nourish the bulb for the next season.
Propagate by offsets (bulblets) that form around the parent bulb. Carefully separate these small bulbs during their dormant period in summer.
Replant them into well-draining soil, and they should establish and flower within a few years.
Repot every 3-4 years, ideally in late summer or early autumn just before new growth emerges. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix.
This is also a good time to divide overcrowded clumps and remove any damaged or diseased roots.
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Where Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Species | Nerine sarniensis |
Similar in genus Nerine
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